Cranberry Salad 🍒🥗
Bright, Tangy & Perfectly Refreshing
This Cranberry Salad is one of those dishes that steals the spotlight every time it hits the table. It’s crisp, colorful, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor from fresh cranberries, juicy pineapple, and crunchy apples, all folded into a light, fluffy whipped topping.
Perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, BBQs, or Sunday gatherings, this salad is refreshing, nostalgic, and always gets rave reviews. It’s sweet enough to feel like dessert but fresh enough to serve as a side—making it a must-make classic.
📝 Ingredients
(Serves 10–12)
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3 cups cranberries, roughly chopped and thawed if frozen
(reserve 6–8 whole berries for garnish, optional) -
20 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
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1 cup Gala apple, peeled, cored, and diced
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 cups mini marshmallows
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¼ cup walnuts, chopped
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12 ounces whipped topping, thawed
👩🍳 Directions
1. Prepare the Cranberries
If using frozen cranberries, thaw completely and drain excess liquid. Roughly chop cranberries and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Sweeten & Rest
Add sugar and lemon juice to the cranberries. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
This step softens the cranberries and balances their tartness.
3. Add Fruit & Texture
Remove cranberry mixture from the fridge. Stir in drained crushed pineapple, diced apple, mini marshmallows, and chopped walnuts.
4. Fold in Whipped Topping
Gently fold in the whipped topping until everything is evenly combined and light.